The parishes of Old and New Monklands were formerly one parish under the general name of Monklands,-A name derived from the monks of the Abbey of Newbattle to whom the lands belonged. The parishes were divided into two in the year 1640. The eastern division being named New Monkland and the western Old Monkland.

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Lanarkshire Parish of New Monkland [page] 1
"The Parish is in the middle ward of Lanarkshire, and forms part of the north boundary of the County. It is nearly ten miles in length from east to west, and seven in breadth near the middle, but narrower at both ends; bounded on the south by the parishes of Bothwell and Shotts; on the east by the parishes of Torphichan and Slammannan; on the north by those of Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch; on the west by those of Cadder and Old Monklands." New Statistical Account.
Note.- There is not any portion of the Parish of "New Monkland"detached on these or any other Parish, nor is there any portion of any other Parish contained within the bounds of this Parish. [signature] R H

A short distance to the N.W. is a small enclosed piece of ground, in the centre of which is a tomb belonging to the heirs of a former proprietor named Marshall. A Stone in the tomb bears the following inscription - "James Marshall. his tomb, and Childrens, with roads to it not to be "Sold". It was erected in 1786.

Robert Jackson
William McLean Esqr of South Medrox
John McCulloch Woodend
Forrest's Co. (County) Map
Lease of Farm

002.16

The ruins of a Tower or Mansion which was long the residence and property of a family (named Steal ) who still ( by deed) keep the tomb in their possesion for burial.
What were the offices are still in good repair and are converted into dwellings occupied by Agricultural Labourers.
The date of this old ruin I cannot ascertain but as I am informed by William McLean it fell into ruins about the middle of the 17th Century. The property of William Jackson of Cambuslang who by marriage fell heir to the lands of Inchnock.
"In the northwest corner of this parish is Inchnock an old Castle of the Forsythes of Dykes. It is situated in the midst of woods, almost surrounded by Mosses of difficult access." Origenes Parochiales Scotia

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BRIDGEND

Bridgend
Bridgend
Bridgend

Alexander Goodleib
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1857-8 )
Gavin Rankin

002.16

A farm house and outhouses the property of P. Rankin Esqr. of Auchengray.

A large burn having its rise on the northern extremity of the parish and for a considerable distance forming the boundary between the parishes of Cumbernauld and New Monklands, it flows in a westerly direction to its influx with the Kelvin

A small dwelling house having offices and a farm of land attached. The property of _ Buchanan Esqr.of Drumpellar

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III-10 New Monkland Lanarkshire [page]23

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Gateside is not pre-populated on this sheet.

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AULDSHIELDS

Auldshields
Auldshields
Auldshields

William Branks
Robert Shaw
Val. [Valuation ] Roll (1857-8)

003.10

A farm house and offices The property of - Buchanan Esqr. of Drumpellar

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AULDSHIELDS BRIDGE

Auldshields Bridge
Auldshields Bridge
Auldshields Bridge

Robert Shaw
William Branks
Robert Wright

003.10

A fine bridge of one arch spanning the Cameron Burn on the Parish Road that passes Muirhead. It is A Co. Br. [ County Bridge]
On the south
side of this bridge is a small flax mill having a Buffing Wall attached

A large and fine mansion house having offices, a flower, veg and fruit garden, also a small portion of ornamental ground attached the property of Patrick Rankin Esq. of Auchengray.

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TOMB [Claddens]

P. Rankin Esq.

003.13

The tomb convenient to this house is the property and burial place of the heirs of the late Mr. Steele, who had a Small Mansion here, it was situated in the Stackyard behind the offices. and was pulled down about 5 years ago when the property when the property was purchased by the present proprietor, P. Rankin Esq.

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CORDROUNAN

John Rankin,
John Forbes,
Val. Roll 1857-8

003.13

A row of cottages and a ruin the property of P. Rankin Esq. of Auchengray.

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BLAST

Blast
Blast
Blast

John Forbes
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1857-8)
John Shanks, West Gartmillan

003.13
Trace 4

An old farm house having a Byre attached. The farm is presently in the occupation of John Forbes of Townhead.

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CULLOCHRIG

Cullochrigg
Culluchrigg
Cullochrigg

John Anderson Occupier
James Balloch
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1857-8)

003.13
Trace 3

A farm house and offices attached
The property of Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Beg of Edinburgh

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EAST GARTMILLAN

East Gartmillan
East Gartmillan
East Gartmillan

James Brown Occupier
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1857-8)
John Shanks

Trace 5

A farm house having offices attached.
The property of _Colquhoun Esqr. Of Killermont

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GLEN MILL (Corn)

Glen Mill (Corn)
Glen Mill (Corn)

John Miller Occupier
Val. [Valuation] Roll (1857-8)

003.13
Trace 5

A small corn mill having a dwelling house, offices, and a small Croft of land attached
The property of _ Colquhoun Esqr. Of Killermont

The source of this water is the Black Loch from which it flows by Auchengray Calderbank & in a general south westerly direction to its junction with the River Clyde near Daldowie House in the parish of Old Monkland

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Parish of New Monkland [page] 57
[North Calder Water scored out written underneath] Described in Name Sheet ??-VIII-4 [initialed N. H.]

A plain stone building having a small belfry on the south side erected in the year 1777 and contains about 1200 sittings, their is a burial ground attached the Rev. [Reverend] Robert Archibald is the present minister

A row of dwellings one story high the property of Mr William Black occupied [by] miners and other laborers.

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Parish of New Monkland

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There is another entry on this page-
Monkland Railways Monkland Railways
Mr J. Cochrane C. E [Civil Engineer] William Black Whiterigg
A mineral branch of the Monkland Company Railways extending from near Craigmauken to near Ballochnie.

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CHEMICAL WORKS [nr South Standrig Row]

Chemical Works
Chemical Works
Chemical Works

John Paton Prop [Proprietor]
John Lint
William Black

008.02

A small chemical establishment for the preparation of Naptha the property of and occupied by Mr John Paton.

A dwelling house and offices occupied in the mean time, by a Gamekeeper, The property of Cap. [Captain] L. Ewing Esqr. Summerset Plan Glasgow. South of this house is an old corn mill, gone out of repa [repair] and in disuse

A Small chapel formerly stood here having a burial ground attached, D Thomson formerly Keppspark, whilst plowing up the burial ground, about 39 years ago through up several human bones. The name of the place is also good proof of a church or Burial ground.
"There was in former times a chapel at Kipp on the western border of the Parish " Chalmers Caledonia

A house and offices, having a farm of land attached The property of the Late Mr Waddell of Stonefield.

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Plan 8-5 -- Parish of New Monkland Lanarkshire
[note on page] "There was, in former times, a Chapel at Kipps, on the western border of the present Ph [Parish] of New Monkland", Chalmers Caledonia
"At a place called Kipps, on a burn in the west of New Monkland, was a chapel where the monks of Newbattle are said to have held their Courts baron" Orig= Paro [Origines Parochiales]

The Name "New Monkland Poorhouse" is given on the page, but Spelling "New Monkland Poors' House".
An entry "Monkland Railways. For a description of these Railways see Mr Morgans remarks for the 10 feet works he has supplied with a full account of them from Mr Cochrane, Manager" appears at the foot of the page but has been scored through.

A farm steading, the property of William Forrest, now occupied by John Morton.
A row of cottages feued of the lands of East Meadowland, so called. The property of Mr Forrest and occupied by Robert Robertson and others.

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BROWNIESIDE MILLS (Corn & Flour)

Brownside Mill
Brownside Mill
Brownside Mill

James Gardner
John Thom
John Hendry

008.07

Corn and Flax Mills named as supplied, the property of Mr Walker occupied by James Gardner this name includes also immediately North of the mill

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PLAINS

Plains
Plains
Plains

Valuation Roll
Mr John Hendry
John Thom

008.07

A small village on the turnpike road between Glasgow & Edinburgh, near Brownside Mill.

A neat stone building erected by Mr Alexander of Airdrie House who grants 80£ per Annum thereto for the instruction of youths of both sexes, the nominal control is at present vested in the Town Council of Airdrie.

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VICTORIA PLACE

Victoria Place

Andrew Aitken Prop [Proprietor]

008.10

A dwelling house now in the course of erection the property of Mr Andrew Aitken and to be named as supplied.

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ACADEMY PARK

Academy Park
Academy Park
Academy Park

Mr Hugh Dickie
Mr Sinclair
Mr Hendry Baillie

008.10

a park, the property of the Burgh of Airdrie, for the recreation of the Public, the original name of this place was Priestriggs but that supplied is now popular.It cannot be called an Ornamental Park.

A farmsteading the property of Mr Alexander now occupied by James Colquhoun.

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BROWNS BURN

Browns Burn
Browns Burn
Browns Burn

Mr Alexander Waddell
Matthew Waddell
Mr Hugh Clark

008.01

This name is applicable from Howletnest to its junction with the North Calder Water.

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GARTLEE SPADE FORGE

Gartlee Spade Forge

Mr Alexander Waddell
Matthew Waddell
Mr Hugh Clar

008.10

A forge for the manufacture of Iron Spades the property of and occupied by Alexander Waddell

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HOWLETNEST

Howletnest

Valuation Roll
Matthew Waddell Prop. [ Proprietor]
Alexander Waddell

008.10

A dwelling house with offices the property of and occupied by Matthew Waddell.

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MONKLAND COTTAGE

Monkland Cottage
Monkland Cottage
Monkland Cottage

Valuation Roll
Mr Dundas Simpson
Alexander Waddell

008.10

A neat dwellinghouse so called, the property of and occupied by Mr Dundas Simpson.

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PETERBURN

Peterburn
Peterburn
Peterburn

Valuation Roll
Mr Hugh Clark
Alexander Waddell

008.10

This place was formerly a farm steading but now let in several dwellings, the property of Capt. [Captain] W Elphinstone, and occupied by Hugh Clark & others.

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ALMAVALE HOUSE

Almavale House

Mr. Peters Proprietor & Oc. [Occupier]
Rev. [Reverend] W. Gavin

008.10

A fine Cottage having a garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached.

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EAST CRAIG NEUK

East Craigneuk
East Craigneuk
East Craigneuk

Robert Mackie
John Black Occupier
Forrest's Co. [County] Map

008.10

A house and offices having a small farm of land attached

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IVYBANK

Ivybank
Ivybank

The Rev. [Reverend] William Gavin occupier
Mr. Peters

008.10

A fine Cottage having a large garden attached.

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MEADOWSIDE

Meadowside
Meadowside

Mr. Forrest Occupier
Mr. Peters

008.10

A handsome cottage having some offices; and a garden attached

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WEST CRAIGNEUK

West Craigneuk
West Craigneuk
West Craigneuk

Robert Mackie Occupier
John Black
Forrest's Co. [County] Map

008.10

A farm house and offices. The property of Mrs Waddell of Stonefield

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BANKFOOT

Bankfoot
Bankfoot

Mr. Stewart
Robert Black

008.10

This name applies to 2 small cottages and a Forge which are presently unoccupied. The property of the late W. Murray of Old Monkland Ho. [House].

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BANKHEAD

Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead

Mr. Stewart
Robert Mackie
Forrest's Co. [County] Map

008.10

3 unoccupied cottages, on the north side of North Calder Water.

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CAVE [North Calder Water]

Cave

Dr.[Doctor] Clark Wester Moffat

008.10

A small cave at the base of an old quarry on the north bank of the N.[North] Calder Water, by appearance it seems to be natural, and not artificial. Dr. [Doctor] Clark of Wester Moffat says that it's natural, and was used as a hiding place by the Covenanters during the Reformation.
About 15 years ago there were some cosls wrought out of it.
Dr. [Doctor] Clark is the only Gentleman that knows anything about it in the neighbourhood

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SPADE FORGE (Ruin) [Bankhead]

Spade Forge (in Ruins)

Mr. Stewart
Robert Black

008.10

A short distance further down the Calder [ from Bankfoot] are the ruins of an old Spade Forge.

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"On the banks of the Calder is an artificial cave dug out of a rocky eminence"
Origenes Parochiales Scotiae

A fine mansion having offices, a large garden, and some ornamental ground attached. J. Murray Esqr.says that it was built about 100 years ago on the site of a very ancient structure which was burned down by accident. The family residence of the late William Murray Esqur. And property Capt. [Captain] Elphinston

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Monkland Bridge is crossed out but with a note
"Described and Authorities quoted in Name Sheets of Bothwell Parish."

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CALDERVALE PRINT WORKS

Caldervale Print Works
Caldervale Print Works
Caldervale Print Works
Caldervale Print Works

John McDonald Foreman
Mr John Craig
John Smith

008.11

This place is at present not in working order, the property of Messrs Cummins & Melville.

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MOFFAT PAPER MILL

Moffat Paper Mill
Moffat Paper Mill
Moffat Paper Mill

Printed name on Wall
John Craig Propr. [Proprietor]
John Craig Senr [Senior]

008.11

This establishment is for the manufacture of paper, the property of and occupied by John Craig.